Oscar de la Renta Looking for Global Financial Controller at New York City Metropolitan Area Full Time

Oscar de la Renta is hiring a Global Financial Controller with related luxury fashion or retail background. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role manages domestic and international accounting and financial review and reporting for the company. This includes 6 retail stores (4 US, London, Paris), ecommerce, wholesale departments, international inventory/logistics and corporate cost centers. This position full time in person (5 days per week) and is based in our midtown Manhattan corporate office.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Direct ownership, oversight and responsibility for all accounting operational functions (domestic and international). International, multicurrency, and intercompany accounting experience required
• Includes managing a team of 8 direct reports in all accounting functions (AR, AP, staff accountants)
• Manage accounting and tax processes on a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis to ensure books of accounts are kept up to date, and accurate and closed in a timely manner, as directed by CFO
• Manage vendor and customer relationships and ensure optimization of working capital
• Analyze results and variances from the budget and monthly forecast
• Develop and enhance internal controls of business processes
• Monthly, Quarterly and Year-End reports according to company guidelines
• Prepare cash flow forecasts with a strong focus on inventory/working capital needs and capital expenditures
• Prepare materials for Board of Directors and investors

Experience/Qualifications:

• College Degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business Administration
• Minimum 7-10 years of hands-on experience in business management, accounting, financial control within a multi-divisional environment, and preferably in retail or fashion
• Internal financial audit skills
• Extensive experience in accounting systems. ERP migration and implementation experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Excel (V-Lookup, Pivot, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience managing a team required
• CPA a plus

We offer a full range of employee benefits including medical, dental, flexible spending account, 401(k) as well as AFLAC supplemental plans.